Bladder cancer decisions — 2021

The Veteran's bladder cancer, presumed to be caused by his Vietnam-era herbicide exposure, was the immediate cause of his death. Therefore, service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death is granted.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection on a presumptive basis due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents in Vietnam. The claim for COPD is remanded as the Board failed to address whether it is secondary to PTSD.

Service connection for bladder cancer is granted, and effective dates are assigned for left upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity peripheral neuropathy, and diabetic nephropathy with hypertension. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities is granted.

The Veteran's kidney cancer residuals have been rated at a uniform 60 percent since December 27, 2013. The Veteran's bladder cancer residuals are not compensable.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for bladder cancer, finding that there was no evidence linking his current condition to his military service.

The Veteran's prostate cancer and bladder cancer are presumed to be due to herbicide exposure, and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions. The respiratory disability is remanded for further evaluation.

Your appeal for service connection of bladder cancer has been dismissed due to the death of the appellant.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection due to presumed exposure to herbicide agents during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The TDIU claim for prior to March 26, 2016, is remanded.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection as it is presumed due to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents, specifically Gulf War Syndrome.

The Veteran's bladder and lung cancers are presumed to be related to his in-service herbicide exposure at Nakhon Phanom Royal Air Force Base. The Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's bladder cancer was not incurred in or aggravated by service, and the claim for service connection is denied.,The Veteran's low back disability has been rated as 20 percent disabling since November 3, 2004. The appeal is remanded to determine if a higher rating is warranted.

The Veteran's cause of death was determined to be bladder cancer, which is presumed service-connected due to exposure to herbicide agents during active duty.,The surviving spouse is not entitled to DIC benefits as the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a totally disabling condition at any point prior to his death.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is presumed related to his in-service herbicide agent exposure. The claim for eczema remains pending as the VA examination and opinion are needed.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for malignant melanoma, kidney cancer, and bladder cancer due to inadequate opinions in previous remands. The claims are remanded for further development including obtaining medical opinions on direct and secondary service connection.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection for bladder cancer, which was linked to Agent Orange exposure, has been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, a psychiatric disorder, and bladder infections as secondary to the service-connected bladder cancer residuals.,Further development is needed to address these claims.

The Veteran's bladder cancer is granted service connection based on exposure to contaminants at Camp LeJeune, and the effective date for this grant of service connection is set as May 14, 2013.

The Board denied service connection for bladder cancer, finding that the Veteran's current condition was not present until after discharge and is not etiologically related to his active service.,Service connection for type II diabetes mellitus is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding its onset or relationship to service.

The Veteran's cause of death, bladder cancer, is presumed to be related to his in-service exposure to herbicide agents. The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's cause of death.

The Board has decided to remand the cases of service connection for multiple myeloma, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer due to potential exposure to toxins during military service. Additional development is needed to confirm the U.S.S. Ranger's location and any other relevant evidence must be submitted.